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In a strong sign of confidence in Mumbai’s ever-evolving real estate market, the Wadhwa Group is preparing to tap into the public markets with an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise between ₹2,000 crore to ₹2,500 crore. With the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) already in advanced stages, the realty giant is poised to join a wave of prominent developers making their mark on the bourses.
This move aligns the group with an emerging trend in Mumbai's realty ecosystem, where leading players such as Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group), Keystone Realtors (Rustomjee), Arkade Developers, and Suraj Estate Developers have successfully gone public in recent years.
According to sources close to the development, Wadhwa aims to secure a valuation of around ₹9,000 crore. However, the final numbers will largely depend on market sentiment and investor appetite at the time of listing.
The company plans to channel the proceeds from the IPO to retire outstanding debt and fund the development of upcoming residential and commercial projects. This strategy signals a focus on strengthening its financial position while expanding its presence across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Wadhwa’s commercial presence is anchored in prestigious developments across Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) — including landmark buildings like The Capital, Platina, and Trade Centre. Additionally, the group holds key office properties in Borivali, Mulund, Chembur, and Vashi, with a new development — Venue 52 — underway in Khar.
On the residential side, the Wadhwa Group has projects in prime locations such as Chembur and Juhu, with future developments lined up in Mulund, Kandivali, and Panvel. The Panvel project stands out as an ambitious 450-acre integrated township, set to reshape suburban living.
The Wadhwa IPO, once launched, will mark one of the largest real estate IPOs from Mumbai since Macrotech Developers’ ₹2,500 crore issue in 2021. It will join the ranks of:
This trend showcases a rejuvenated confidence in India’s property sector, particularly in the nation’s financial capital.
As the Wadhwa Group moves closer to filing its DRHP with market regulator SEBI, all eyes will be on how the market responds to another strong player stepping into the spotlight. If market conditions hold steady, this could be a defining moment for both the company and Mumbai’s commercial real estate sector.
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